Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate (96-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    There is no better 7-seater estate.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cheap because it doesn't go wrong! Servicing costs on par with other 'class' makes.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Has the turning circle of a Taxi!

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    The 2.4 V6 is the MINIMUM to go for in a car of this size, especially when fully loaded.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Nothing has gone wrong and I bought it with 60,000 miles on the clock!

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Can't think of any better. Understated/subtle image.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Air-con not very effective in the area around the rear facing seats.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No problems, so far...

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Courteous and efficient. Had a Saab before and the main dealer was not interested.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    2 blown bulbs - strange non-standard fittings!

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes